Valley Ranch, California Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Valley Ranch, California had a total population of 46, the 1523rd largest community in California. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Valley Ranch Quick Facts
How Valley Ranch Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 42 | 46 | +9.5% |
How Valley Ranch Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Valley Ranch Rankings in California
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Other Cities in Plumas County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Quincy | 2,723 | $70,213 | 5.6% | $322,600 |
| Portola | 2,441 | $44,492 | 22.3% | $231,300 |
| Chester | 1,759 | $47,129 | 11.3% | $304,800 |
| Quincy | 1,317 | $89,000 | 9.2% | $300,500 |
| Delleker | 724 | $53,698 | 5.9% | $334,800 |
| Chilcoot-Vinton | 686 | $122,764 | 15.3% | N/A |
| Graeagle | 496 | N/A | 12.1% | $489,500 |
| Hamilton Branch | 480 | $109,118 | 19.0% | $367,600 |
| Lake Almanor Country Club | 469 | $80,917 | 9.0% | $648,900 |
| Lake Almanor West | 463 | $184,286 | 16.0% | $696,300 |
Cities Similar to Valley Ranch
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Landing | 45 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 11.1% |
| Mountain Center | 45 | $46,875 | $446,200 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| Rodriguez Camp | 45 | $21,875 | N/A | 0.0% | 80.0% |
| Keddie | 48 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Mohawk Vista | 48 | N/A | N/A | 66.7% | 14.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 46, Valley Ranch's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Valley Ranch is a small community located in California, within Plumas County. The total population is 46. It ranks as the 1523rd most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
30.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Valley Ranch. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 79% higher than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Valley Ranch was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 69.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Valley Ranch, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Valley Ranch, California?
Valley Ranch, California has a population of 46 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Valley Ranch, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Valley Ranch — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Valley Ranch, CA?
The ACS sample for Valley Ranch recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Valley Ranch, California?
Valley Ranch's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Valley Ranch, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Valley Ranch — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Valley Ranch, California?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Valley Ranch hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.